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Nowt But a Little Kid

Wide awake, trying to get some sleep Remember memories that are yours to keep Overwhelm yourself with the memories of your past The path you used to run down as a lad The grass you used to play on as a kid The memories of the joyful things you did Close your eyes and picture the massive sky Before you had to realise the reasons why The games you used to play in the sun The laughter and all the hours of fun Smell the summer air, see the glowing night The skateboards, bikes, dares and playful fights Camping out with friends all night Feel the sand upon your feet Feel the sea-don't go too deep! When you're feeling pretty low Close your eyes and think of times when you were not so old Remember all those joyful things you did When you were nowt but a little kid.

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Date: 7/17/2016 4:43:00 PM
Such wonderful memories that take us back to happier times when life was so much easier - really love the final stanza:-) hugs Jan
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A Yorkshire Poet
Date: 7/17/2016 5:02:00 PM
Hi Jan, glad it brought back memories and that you enjoyed it. Cheers,
Date: 7/1/2016 5:51:00 PM
I think perhaps you are from the North Country, in a Yorkshire or Lancashire dale. It is a long time since I saw England but you bring back the visceral memories of childhood...although we didn't have skateboards, only "trolleys" built from old pram wheels and planks. I love your rhythms!
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Date: 7/1/2016 5:57:00 PM
Hi Edward, thanks very much. Yes, Yorkshireman I am born in Wakefield, live in Barnsley. Our skateboards weren't up to much, your trolleys may have been better! Glad you liked it and it took you back. Cheers.
Date: 6/26/2016 12:14:00 AM
Enjoyed reading the poem ... the prescription in the last four lines is very effective ...
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Date: 7/1/2016 5:43:00 PM
Hi Probir, thanks very much and I'm glad you liked it. Cheers.

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